Magic circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has launched a networking programme for solicitors of all genders to connect with women barristers, with the aim of increasing instructions and client recommendations to women advocates.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is now accepting applications for two upcoming events that are designed to help students learn more about life as a lawyer in a commercial firm, as well as entries to a competition with Olympics tickets as the prize.

The next generation of City lawyers want more from their prospective employers than high salaries and bonuses, a survey conducted by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has found.

The fact that I am facing the final year of my degree surprises and terrifies me in equal measure. It seems like only yesterday that I was moving into halls myself, and now I’m embarking on my dissertation. While my first year was a lot different – well, a lot less distanced – than first year students starting university this year, there are some things I have learnt the hard way which may still help you.

A few months ago, I wrote about the Employment Rights Bill, examining the changes it proposed and their potential to reshape businesses and organisations across the country. Since then, the legislation has received royal assent and graduated into the Employment Rights Act.

What are the implications of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007?

How does the UK insolvency regime work?

How will the Labour government's proposals impact the work of commercial lawyers? 

Is the legal landscape "hand built by robots" or being "rebuilt by humans"?

What’s the EU AI Act? 

Applying for an LLM can feel overwhelming, especially if you're aiming for a top-tier programme where competition is fierce. Strategic planning is crucial because you often get only one shot at applying to a particular LLM course. 

Earlier this year we surveyed LawCareers.Net users to better understand their concerns about entering the legal profession. With securing a training contract, diversity and inclusion, and workload topping the list of aspiring lawyers’ worries, in this Feature we’ve grouped together the top questions to come out of the survey, and our advice to alleviate your concerns and help you on your way to your dream career in law.

How will the outcome of the general election affect financial regulation in the United Kingdom?

As teachers across the country prepare to welcome back students into the classroom for the first time since March, there are a number of other important updates for you to catch up on in this week’s commercial news round-up.

The Inns of Court Pupillage Matched Funding Scheme will create 30 pupillages for aspiring barristers, with 15 pupils due to start in both 2014 and 2015.

Funds lawyers advise clients on how to structure new funds, help private equity firms negotiate terms and act on behalf of a private fund when buying or selling investment.

With training contract application deadlines looming over the next two months, it’s crucial that you stay up to date with the latest developments affecting the business and legal worlds.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has extended its consultation on the future of Bar training to 31 January 2017, in light of a new proposal from the Council of the Inns of Court (COIC).  

How have recent developments, such as in Merricks, changed the future landscape of opt-out collective proceedings?